Operations Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Leadership15%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%High school diploma or GED20%Master's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
RedSpeed IllinoisAce Hardware
All City EnvironmentalTime at current job
2-5 years44%More than 5 years33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Operations Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $94,071 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,943 – $155,407 yearly
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Senior Operations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Electrical WiringDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRHACCP Certification+4 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckOperations Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelDriver's LicenseSpreadsheetsForklift CertificationMicrosoft WordSkills
Strategic PlanningProduct ManagementLeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience
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What's the average time to fill an operations manager role?
The average time to fill an operations manager role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do operations managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operations manager include: leadership, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for operations managers?
Common licenses or certifications for operations managers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to operations managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operations managers include: senior operations manager and operations manager (l5).
What level of education is common for an operations manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an operations manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operations manager?
Most operations managers have 20 years of professional experience.
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